Activity 1: From Poetry Out Loud: Listen. Listen to the 'The Good-Morrow' by John Dunne, read by David Mason, and Kay Ryan remembers her grandmother. Once you've listened to both, answer the questions here.
Activity 2: After we've brainstormed different practical ways poetry could be used in real life situations, you'll create 5 note cards: Side one: situation where poetry where would be effective Side two: verse that would be appropriate for the situation - poems should come from here
Activity 3: You will pick a poem from here that somehow relates to your views on life. Here is what you will do with that poem. - Memorize it - Recite it to the class using proper tone, meter, and tempo. You will project the poem and be able to reference it if you get stuck. You absolutely should not stand up and read it to the class word for word. - Tell why you chose it and how it relates to you Resources: Video how-to's and examples of poetry recitals here Your chosen poem needs to come from here
Directions for group project: - Groups will consist of 3-4 members. - You will analyze one of the poems listed below and put the following on a poster to present to the class:
The title and author
The poem
Both the literal and figurative meanings of the poem. What's it about?
2 Pictures that represent the meaning. One should represent the literal meaning and one should represent the figurative meaning.
Presentations: - 3-5 minutes - Read the poem - Discuss the meanings (literal and figurative)
Cornell Notes for poetry unit:
1. Poems Put To Use
2. Figurative vs. Literal Meanings
3. Poetry Vocabulary
Activity 1:
From Poetry Out Loud: Listen. Listen to the 'The Good-Morrow' by John Dunne, read by David Mason, and Kay Ryan remembers her grandmother. Once you've listened to both, answer the questions here.
Activity 2:
After we've brainstormed different practical ways poetry could be used in real life situations, you'll create 5 note cards:
Side one: situation where poetry where would be effective
Side two: verse that would be appropriate for the situation - poems should come from here
Activity 3:
You will pick a poem from here that somehow relates to your views on life. Here is what you will do with that poem.
- Memorize it
- Recite it to the class using proper tone, meter, and tempo. You will project the poem and be able to reference it if you get stuck. You absolutely should not stand up and read it to the class word for word.
- Tell why you chose it and how it relates to you
Resources:
Video how-to's and examples of poetry recitals here
Your chosen poem needs to come from here
Group Poetry Activity:
Handouts for students:
Group Project Directions and Sign-Up
Group Project Rubric
Directions for group project:
- Groups will consist of 3-4 members.
- You will analyze one of the poems listed below and put the following on a poster to present to the class:
Presentations:
- 3-5 minutes
- Read the poem
- Discuss the meanings (literal and figurative)
Unit 3 / Activity 5 poetry: